Mehináku

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A language of Brazil

ISO 639-3
mmh
Alternate Names
Mahinaku, Mehinaco, Mehinako, Meinaku, Minaco
User Population

200 (Crevels 2012). All Mehinaku still speak their mother tongue (Crevels 2007). Combined Waura [wau] and Mehinaku speakers: 600 (2012). Ethnic population: 230 (2006 ISA).

Location

Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Maipurean, Southern, Central, Waurá
Dialects

Waurá-kumá. Somewhat intelligible of Waurá [wau]. There is a dialect of Mehinaku called Waurá-kumá which is influenced by Waurá [wau].

Typology

13 consonants and 10 vowels (5 oral, 5 nasal).

Language Use

Vigorous. Used by all. Some also use Portuguese [por], having restricted access on government reserve.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mehináku